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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IS THE END GOAL July 2026
Tips for Sustainable Growth of Contract Cleaning Companies

SMELL SUCCESS July 2026
Stop Restroom Odors with Smarter Floor Care

7/20/2026
To Flush or Not To Flush

7/14/2026
PortionPac Expands West with Leadership Appointment

7/13/2026
Top 10 Stressed Cities Revealed

6/24/2026
JH Paper Company Announces Key Promotions

6/11/2026
15-Year Cleaning Company Expands Service Area

6/11/2026
USGBC Interactive Map Spotlights Sustainable Stadiums

6/9/2026
Industry Calls on Congress for Safer Choice Program

6/2/2026
Study Shows Key PPE Pain Points

6/1/2026
Spartan Chemical Celebrates Companywide Recognition

5/27/2026
Spartan Chemical Promotes Cardella to Regional Manager

5/27/2026
Tork Supports Sustainability Efforts Via Data Reporting

5/26/2026
Case Study: Sustainability Shapes Facility Success

5/21/2026
Spartan Chemical Promotion Strengthens Leadership

5/19/2026
Tork and Eagles Partnership Expands Restroom Accessibility

5/18/2026
NBA Arenas’ Eco-friendly Efforts a Slam Dunk

5/14/2026
Spartan Chemical Expands Corporate Account Team

THE NEW CHEMISTRY OF EFFICIENCY April 2026
Promoting the Benefits of Properly Portioned Chemicals

GOING GREEN April 2026
Reasons to Support Green and Sustainable Initiatives

5/6/2026
Interclean Amsterdam 2026 United Global Hygiene Industry

5/6/2026
HGSC Launches Facility Evaluation Tool

5/4/2026
VLS Environmental Solutions Shares 2025 Sustainability Report

5/1/2026
Case Study: Huggins Hospital’s Curtain Cure

4/27/2026
Grainger Show Celebrates Top-Performing Suppliers

4/24/2026
How Sanitary Bins Support Restroom Inclusivity Initiatives

4/22/2026
Public Health Advocates Can Attend IICRC Legislative Fly-In

4/17/2026
Tork & Philadelphia Eagles Partnership Improves Restroom Inclusivity

BSCAI PARTNERSHIPS AT WORK March 2026
How Office Pride Scaled from Under $1M to $1.7M

4/14/2026
2025 Report Reveals Bona Boosts Sustainability

4/13/2026
Airports Adopt Universal Changing Stations

3/24/2026
Acme Paper Celebrates 80 Years with Annual Showcase

3/17/2026
Sellars Leader Named Notable CFO

3/6/2026
Green Seal Announces Advisory Group Members

3/5/2026
Industry Comments on State Mandatory Climate Disclosure

3/3/2026
Company Celebrates a Century of Industry Innovations

HOW PROPERLY PORTIONED CHEMICALS OPTIMIZE CLEANING OPERATIONS January 2026
Manufacturer Q&A Explores Dilution Control Issues

2/12/2026
Grupo EULEN Strengthens Global Leadership

2/9/2026
Event Prioritizes Strong Education Specific for Cleaning Leaders

2/5/2026
How Equitable Restrooms Improve Efficiency

TIPS TO TACKLING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES November 2025
How to be a Strong Leader During Challenging Times

TIPS TO TACKLING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES November 2025
Responding to Challenging Times Impacts Cleaning Staff and Future Business

1/23/2026
Hand Dryer Wins Sustainability Awards

1/23/2026
ACI Advocates for Proposed Updates to TSCA Statute

1/22/2026
Top 3 Common Cleaning Misconceptions

1/21/2026
Evening Cleaning Teams May Face Elevated Health Risks

1/15/2026
CleanLink Survey Results Reveal 2026 Industry Trends

1/14/2026
Research Reveals Lasting Wildfire Impact on Indoor Air Quality

1/9/2026
The CDC Announces Vaccine Schedule Changes

1/7/2026
Influenza Cases Continue to Rise Across the U.S.

12/30/2025
Egal Product Achieves Record Momentum

WELL STOCKED November 2025
Jan/San Distributors Must Maintain Diverse Restroom Inventory

12/29/2025
Healthy Green Schools & Colleges' Year in Review

12/9/2025
ISSA Elects Spartan Member to 2026 Board of Directors

12/4/2025
Global Training Initiative Receives Record Results

AGILE, ERGONOMIC AND ESSENTIAL October 2025
Making a Case for Smarter Mopping Carts 

11/26/2025
Wising Up for Winter Weather

11/21/2025
The Future of Flooring

SEEING GREEN  August 2025
Easy Ways to Make Restroom Inventory More Sustainable

BSCAI MEMBER NEWS July 2025
Job Costing for Profitable Bids in Contract Cleaning Services

7/18/2025
CleanCore Solutions Secures Chemical-free Cleaning Contract

LEADER SPEAK June 2025
Managers Look Ahead at Cleaning Demands

LEADERS SPEAK June 2025
Product Trends Impacting Cleaning Departments

LEADERS SPEAK June 2025
Current Cleaning Struggles and Industry Projections

FROM THE EDITOR June 2025
Successful Retention Strategies for Cleaning Managers 

GROWING FOOD SERVICE OFFERINGS April 2025
Answering the Demand for Sustainable Food Service Products 

4/30/2025
Anago Ranks High in Entrepreneur's Top Franchises Under $50K

TELESCOPING TOOLS TAKE CLEANING EVEN HIGHER   April 2025
Ergonomic Hand Tools Improve Cleaning Efficiency 

4/9/2025
The Impact of Tariffs on the Professional Cleaning Market

4/3/2025
Sanitary Maintenance Names Early Award Frontrunners

12/18/2024
Nexstep Adds Accounts Receivable Specialist

12/10/2024
DOL Proposes Phase Out of Reduced Minimum Wages for Disabled Workers

10/8/2024
Safety Reminders for Hurricane Helene Recovery

10/3/2024
Database Shares Accommodation Ideas for Disabled Workers

BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
The Cost of Going Green

TAKING THE GREEN PLUNGE April 2024
How to Have the Conversation About Sustainability

4/22/2024
4 Ways Facilities Can Support the Planet on Earth Day

3/26/2024
Restroom Care Tips for International Cleaning Week

SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS January 2024
Ten Tips for Making Small Business Finances Work For You

1/26/2024
ACI Urges Senate Committee to Ensure EPA Follows TSCA Obligations  

IN THE FIELD: SURFACE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY IDENTIFIES, VALIDATES CLEANING NEEDS November 2023
Combining Cleaning Technology with Professional Instincts

12/27/2023
The Best of Sanitary Maintenance from 2023

12/21/2023
Diversity Efforts a Key Factor in Job Decisions, Study Finds

POWERING THROUGH November 2023
Jan/San Staffing: Struggles and How to Overcome Them

12/15/2023
Initiative Announced to Expand Opportunities for Disabled Workers

12/4/2023
Durable Corporation Acquires Hurley Mat Company from Kleen-Tex

11/3/2023
Veolia Acquires U.S. Industrial Technologies

10/24/2023
Jon-Don Appoints New CEO

10/12/2023
What Does LEED v5 Mean for Professional Cleaning?

10/3/2023
KCooper Brands Adds Supply Chain Experts to Board

9/28/2023
Is Sustainability Reaching the Tipping Point?

9/22/2023
Sustainability Quiz Gauges Green Interest in Facilities

9/21/2023
ACI Recognizes Early Adopters of Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative

8/29/2023
Nitrile Gloves Demand Highlights PPE Importance

8/22/2023
PathoSans, Eden Green Technology Launch Sustainability Partnership

8/21/2023
Cintas Honored for ESG Efforts

8/15/2023
Funding Announced to Expand Disability Workforce Opportunities

7/18/2023
Grainger Releases 2023 ESG Report

7/17/2023
The Role of Renewable Cleaning in Waste Management

CHATTING ABOUT CHALLENGES June 2023
Cleaning Managers Comment on Future Trends

6/27/2023
BASF Opens Microplastics Center in Michigan

TOP PRODUCTS REVEALED June 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Names 2023 Distributor Choice Award Winners

6/7/2023
Starbucks Sued After Cleaning Tablets Discovered in Coffee

5/24/2023
How to Become a Sustainability-Focused Family Business

5/12/2023
O'Dell Corporation Achieves UL Environmental Claims Validation

5/11/2023
Sofidel Announces Completely Renewable Energy Agreement

5/10/2023
Report Reveals Low Cost of Accommodating Disabled Workers

4/21/2023
Tennant Company Announces Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals

4/14/2023
Award: 2023 Distributor Choice Award Winners Revealed

3/30/2023
Previewing CleanLink's Women in Cleaning Event: Keeping Career Development on Track

3/29/2023
Winner Announced for Sustainable Hygiene Heroes Contest

3/10/2023
Durable Corporation Celebrates 100 Years of Business

2/22/2023
Spartan Chemical Announces New Regional Manager

2/1/2023
Green Cleaning in a Post-COVID Era: Where Does the Industry Stand?

1/31/2023
Deadline Extended for Sofidel’s Sustainable Hygiene Heroes Contest 

THE MANY MERITS OF SEALED SOAP DISPENSERS   January 2023
What You Need to Know About Sealed Soap Dispensers

1/16/2023
Last Chance for Sustainable Hygiene Heroes Contest Nominations

THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016
When To Use Reusable Or Disposable Microfiber

11/30/2022
4 Strategies for Establishing a Facility Sustainability Plan

11/29/2022
How Tracking Cleaning Consumables Saves on Budget and Time

10/20/2022
Green2Sustainable Honors Top Organizations

10/6/2022
Date Announced for Green2Sustainable Recognition Ceremony

9/29/2022
First Program for Healthy and Sustainable Schools Launched

9/21/2022
Green Seal Announces Sustainable Packaging Advisory Group 

9/9/2022
Industry Veteran Joins ETS Board

9/1/2022
Which Jan/San Companies Pursue Sustainability the Most?

8/12/2022
What’s Next for the Disposable Masks Market?

7/26/2022
ACI Shares Cleaning Product Package Recycling Guide

7/5/2022
Survey: How Do Americans Feel About Water Security?

6/23/2022
Cleaning Coalition of America Hosts Roundtable on Pandemic Lessons

6/14/2022
Grease and Degreasers: What You Need to Know

5/9/2022
Spartan Chemical Announces Regional Manager Promotion

GREEN CLEANING April 2022
Why Green Chemicals Are Important to Cleaning Businesses

10/29/2021
ASHRAE HQ Reaches Net-Zero Milestone

10/14/2021
Dow Enters Into Renewable Power Purchase Agreements

8/3/2021
Janitorial Program Trains People With Disabilities

7/8/2021
New Standard For Cleaning Schools Seeks Public Comment

6/22/2021
Teen's Invention Helps Keep Restaurant Silverware Away From Germs

5/28/2021
6 Tips To Aiding The Return To Work

5/7/2021
Child Urges Congressman To Make Restrooms Handicap Accessible

3/17/2021
Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Seeks Facility Managers' Input

2/26/2021
GSF Program Earns Green Seal Certification

2/1/2021
Cascades Among The World's Most Sustainable Corporations

9/25/2020
Green Seal Partners in Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly Program

9/24/2020
Central Sanitary Supply Joins Individual FoodService

9/22/2020
Two Elected To Green Seal Board Of Directors

4/6/2020
Nextstep Commercial Products Adds To Corporate Staff

2/24/2020
RDA Advantage Partners With Network Services Company

2/6/2020
EnerSys Earns Most Valuable Supplier Award

1/29/2020
Midlab Earns LEED Gold For Sustainable Facility

1/22/2020
Fitbit Data Could Help Predict Flu Outbreaks

1/8/2020
2010s Presented A Shift In Sustainability

1/2/2020
How Hiring Disabled Workers Reduces Turnover

12/12/2019
Canadian Sustainability Conference Preview

12/10/2019
2019 Cleaning For Health Award Granted

CURATING KNOWLEDGE HELPS UNLEASH IT November 2019
Search The Web Strategically For Green Cleaning Products

12/6/2019
Southeastern Paper Group Acquires North Carolina Distributor

12/5/2019
Brady Expands Its Charitable Outreach

11/27/2019
Bill Would Mandate Changing Tables In Men’s Restrooms

11/26/2019
Imperial Dade Honored By Business Publications

10/24/2019
Network Services Company Hires Sales Director

10/23/2019
Imperial Dade Acquires Philip Rosenau

10/15/2019
Floor Pads Earn Green Seal Certification

10/7/2019
U.S. Companies Top Sustainability Rankings

9/16/2019
The Appeal Of Zero Waste And Sustainability

9/12/2019
Spartan Chemical Promotes Regional Manager

INFECTION CONTROL August 2019
Electrostatic Technology Will Be The Disinfectant Of The Future

GREEN/SUSTAINABILITY June 2019
Behavior Change Inside Facilities Supports Sustainable Goals

June 2019
Smart Restrooms Keep Complaints Down

NAVIGATING THE OCEAN OF INDOOR PLASTIC April 2019
How Departments Can Reduce Their Environmental Imprint

ZEROING IN ON GERMS April 2019
Top Hiding Spots For Germs And Bacteria

GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Green, Sustainable Survey Outlines Cleaning Trends

GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Survey: Green Cleaning Trends

GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Where Sustainable Practices Fit In Facilities

GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Survey Dives Into Green Certifications

APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability

BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Survey: Why Schools Implement Green Cleaning

BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Driving The Green Cleaning Movement In Schools

BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Advocating For Health Schools

FACILITY FOCUS November 2018
Cleveland Clinic Shares Lessons In Waste Diversion

FACILITY FOCUS November 2018
Fighting Contamination In Recycling

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Alternatives To Traditional Waste And Recycling

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Truly Sustainable Method To Managing Waste

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Gaining Support For Sustainable Initiatives

PAPER TRAIL FROM A TO Z November 2018
Explaining Sustainable Paper Products

PAPER TRAIL FROM A TO Z November 2018
Defining Green Paper Terms

October 2018
Safety And Sustainability Are Important

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK August 2018
BSCs Should Join The Zero Waste Movement

8/10/2018
Sustainability Advocates Partner To Simplify Industry's Green Efforts

7/20/2018
Where Cleaning Falls In The Greening Of Facilities

AVOID SOAP CONTAMINATION BY SWITCHING TO SEALED SYSTEMS February 2018
Refillable Soap Dispensers Are A Haven For Bacteria

February 2018
Many BSCs Don't See Value In Bulk Dispenser Cleaning

February 2018
Commercial Cleaning Industry To Involve More Technology, Embrace Adaptation

GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Importance Of Green And Sustainable Initiatives

11/2/2017
Tips To Reducing Facility Waste

10/26/2017
Spartan Chemical’s Terra Glaze Featured on Award Winning Floor

10/26/2017
Evaluating Whether Your Cleaning Partner Is Working Out

GRAB A LARGER SLICE August 2017
Foodservice Disposables Market Primed For Growth

ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Steps To Transitioning To Green Cleaning

ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Creating A Sustainability Plan

5/4/2017
Cleaning Up Hospitality Soap Waste

THE CHANGING LAW FOR CHANGING TABLES February 2017
New Baby Changing Table Law Presents Sales Opportunities
A new federal law requiring baby changing stations presents a sales opportunity

GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Promoting Student Health And Sustainable Cleaning

GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Measuring Green Cleaning Milestones

FLOOR PAD DO’S AND DON’TS May 2016
The Future Of Floor Pads

November 2015
Caring For Floors With Sustainable Equipment

October 2015
Are Natural Fiber Floor Pads Biodegradable Cleaning Products?

THE DIRT ON SOAP June 2015
Where Soaps Fall Into Green And Sustainable Programs

February 2015
Holding Employees Accountable

CLASS A FACILITIES DEMAND UPSCALE TOWELS AND DISPENSERS November 2014
High-end Consumables Make A Restroom Stand Out

THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Microfiber Cloths Excel Over Cotton

THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Proper Use Of Cleaning Cloths Prevent Cross-Contamination

THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Do’s And Don’ts Of Laundering

THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Role Of Wet Wipes In Commercial Cleaning

8/28/2014
Research Addresses Cost Of Being Sustainable

August 2014
Do Green Certifications Address Sustainable Cleaning Products?

IS CLEANING A 'MISERABLE' JOB? June 2014
Recommended Reading: The Three Signs Of A Miserable Job

THE SMELL OF SUCCESS June 2014
How To Identify The Source Of Foul Odors
Identifying problem areas and techniques for removing foul odors from restrooms

THE SMELL OF SUCCESS June 2014
Common Scents And How To Fight Odors

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Understanding The Science Behind Activated Water

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Selecting The Right Electrolyzed Water Product

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Independent Tests Back Activated Water Claims

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Weighing The Cleaning Efficiency of E-water Solutions

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Common Uses For Activated Water Products

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Use E-water With Standard Cleaning Tools and Processes

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Springfield Paper Company Goes Mobile

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Distributors Slow To Recognize The Power of Smartphone Shopping

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
M-commerce Has Landed

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Understanding Mobile Optimization

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Young Buyers Fueling B2B Mobile Sales

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Choosing Mobile Optimization Methods

CALCULATE THE RIGHT PRICE April 2014
Workload Analysis Starts With Measuring Cleanable Space

CALCULATE THE RIGHT PRICE April 2014
BSCs Invest In Workloading Software, Education

May 2014
Sustainable Distribution Focuses On Transportation And Facilities

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
How To Prevent Carpet Wicking

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Cleaning Carpets for Occupant Health

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Maintain Carpet Appearance

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Hard Floors Vs. Carpet Debate

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Spot Cleaning Tips

K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
H2Only Renewable Cleaning Puts Water Tech Into Practice

K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
Commercial Cleaning Corp. Shares Green School Cleaning Guidelines

UPCLOSE: A PERSONAL TOUCH February 2014
Spreading The Message With Dispenser Ads

UPCLOSE: A PERSONAL TOUCH February 2014
Benefits of Restroom Branding

UPCLOSE: A PERSONAL TOUCH February 2014
Restroom Advertising In Action

February 2014
Washing Cloth and Microfiber Towels For Reuse

UPCLOSE: WIPE AWAY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS February 2014
Study On Laundered Towels Finds E. Coli, Tetanus

UPCLOSE: WIPE AWAY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS February 2014
Cloth Vs. Disposable Towels

UPCLOSE: WIPE AWAY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS February 2014
Training Hospital Cleaners To Use Wet Wipes

PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON BUDGETS February 2014
Promoting Cleaning Efficiencies As Budgets Get Cut

February 2014
Avoiding the Affordable Care Act Is Risky Business

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Online Retailer Amazon Enters The Janitorial Supply Market

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
AmazonSupply Is Changing Customer Expectations

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is The Key To Driving Web Traffic, e-Commerce

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Janitorial Supply Distributors Need To Embrace Digital Marketing — Or Else

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Keeping The ‘Human Touch’ Alive During The Sales Process

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is Changing With Hummingbird Speed

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Must-have Vacuum Attachments

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Increase Cleaning Efficiency With Backpack Vacuums

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Foot Traffic, Floor Surface Dictate Vacuum Cleaning Frequencies

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Are Extra Vacuum Features Worth The Cost?

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Reap The Benefits of Ergonomic Vacuums

UPCLOSE: HEAVY METAL October 2013
Study Shows Launderable Shop Towels May Contribute To Metal Exposure

UPCLOSE: HEAVY METAL October 2013
Sell Safety With Disposable Industrial Towels

UPCLOSE: HEAVY METAL October 2013
Help Customers Determine Cost-Savings With Industrial Wipes

UPCLOSE: HEAVY METAL October 2013
Opposing Outook: Organization Rebuffs Launderable Shop Towels Study

SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Creating Sustainable Cleaning Bids

SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Embracing Sustainable Practices In Business

August 2013
Quantify Sustainability Solutions

SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Seal The Deal With Cleaning Case Studies

9/5/2013
Health Care Reform: Notify Employees by October 1, 2013

June 2013
Touchless Toilet Paper Dispensers Aid Disabled Users

IN THE FIELD: SUSTAINABLE VACUUMS June 2013
Shopping For Sustainable Vacuum Cleaners

SHOPPING FOR A SUSTAINABLE VACUUM June 2013
A Durable Vacuum Is A Sustainable One

SHOPPING FOR A SUSTAINABLE VACUUM June 2013
Sustainability Includes Availability of Replacement Vacuum Parts

GREENER PASTURES FOR FLOORS June 2013
Floor Care Equipment That Contributes To LEED Certification

6/11/2013
Green Purchases And Spending Are Increasing, Say Studies

5/6/2013
Renewable Cleaning Supports ISSA Clean Standard

4/22/2013
Earth Day: A Reason To Celebrate

4/15/2013
Status of the USDA BioPreferred Program

4/8/2013
Seven Tips for Making Facilities More Sustainable

4/5/2013
Federal Team Turns in 'Hospital Sustainability Plan'

4/3/2013
EPA to Revise Design for Environment Program

3/22/2013
Life Cycle Study Shows Reusable Textiles’ Green Edge over Disposables

2/25/2013
H2Only Renewable Cleaning Creates New Vocabulary Term for Water-based Cleaning: ewater

2/6/2013
Studies Indicate Green Operations Remain Strong Despite Economy

2/5/2013
Clorox Named to 2013 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World List

1/3/2013
Green Seal Releases Green and Sustainable Resolutions for 2013

November 2012
Tablets: The Best Of Both Worlds
Tablet computers meld aspects of computers and smartphones, making them intuitive business tools

November 2012
Sustainable Recycling At Philip Rosenau Co. Includes Cleaning Equipment
All totaled, the janitorial supply distributor has diverted 51 tons of material from landfills in the last two years

11/8/2012
Understanding Sustainability

10/2/2012
Federal Trade Commission Issues Revised "Green Guides"

9/26/2012
Eighty Percent of Real Estate Managers and Investors Have Sustainability Strategies

September 2012
Green Foodservice Supplies: Targeting The Right Customer
Sustainable and compostable foodservice supplies have a growing, but specific customer base

September 2012
Foodservice Disposables Going Green
From cups to containers, environmentally friendly foodservice disposables can be recycled or composted once used

August 2012
Three Major PPACA Provisions That Will Impact BSCs
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, has three big provisions going into affect through 2014. Start planning now

7/6/2012
Top Ten Ways to Make Your Summer Vacation More Sustainable

5/14/2012
Free Sustainability Training Available

4/27/2012
Sustainability Guide Details How to Measure Carbon Footprint

March 2012
Disposable Mops Present New Business, Learning Curve
Distributors say end users need to be informed about the lifespan, launderability and price points with synthetic disposable wet mops

March 2012
Mopping With Cotton Alternatives
As cotton prices have soared to an all-time high, mop manufacturers have introduced low-cost alternatives to the traditional cotton mop

2/7/2012
Guide To Sustainable Practices Based on Government Guidelines

1/12/2012
Free Virtual Conference & Expo Scheduled

September 2011
Tablet Technology Expected To Change Distribution's Future

September 2011
New To Distributors' Arsenal: Tablets
From product demonstrations to capturing delivery signatures, tablet devices are helping distributors simplify business operations

July 2011
Study Questions The Cleanliness Of Laundered Shop Towels

ASHKIN ON GREEN June 2011
Why Green And Sustainable Are Not The Same

MANUFACTURER FORUM June 2011
Why Sustainable Forestry Matters

COVER STORY May 2011
Staying In Touch: Utilizing Mobile Technology And Social Media
The connectivity encouraged by modern technology is enabling building service contractors to provide better, more personalized service

UP CLOSE: TOWEL & TISSUE April 2011
Paper Manufacturers Are On A Sustainable Roll
Paper manufacturers have taken towel and tissue products to a whole new level with sustainable forestry

MANUFACTURER FORUM March 2011
Cost Misconceptions Of Pre-Portioned Chemicals

FEATURES February 2011
Defining Green and Sustainability
Sorting through the green and sustainable lexicon

FEATURES February 2011
Outlining Green Certifications
Updating the latest green certifications and what they mean to HS readers

NEWS TICKER November 2010
Green Guideline Revisions Proposed By FTC

UP CLOSE: DILUTION CONTROL May 2010
Chemical Proportioning Made Even Easier
Recent improvements to wall-mounted chemical dispensers have made units more efficient for end users

FROM THE EDITOR November 2009
Trash Talk

OPERATIONSLOG: CARPET CARE February 2009
Extractors: Truck Mount Vs. Portable

OPERATIONSLOG: GREEN CLEANING January 2009
Sustainability Adds Edge To Green Products

COVER STORY October 2008
Corporate Conscience
From philanthropy to sustainability, how BSCs are giving back

IN THE NEWS August 2008
Green Legislation Passed In Boston, California And Missouri